1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport TJ

VIN 1J4FY19S0VP486685 GOOD DEAL · $2,475 below typical price New Port Richey, Florida
Listed at
$6,900
typical market $9,375 · 22 comps

This 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport TJ is listed at $6,900 with 188,838 miles in New Port Richey, Florida.

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Market price range

Based on 22 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026
This vehicle · $6,900
Below market
$5,146
Typical price
$9,375
Above market
$12,810

This vehicle: $6,900 — $2,475 below the typical market price ($9,375)

Asking $6,900 · typical market price $9,375 · based on 22 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $2,095 (−23.3%) over 2 days.

Aug 22, 2026 · $8,995 Aug 24, 2026 · $6,900

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1J4FY19S0VP486685, spanning 2 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
imperialmotorcompanyfl New Port Richey, Florida 34652 $6,900 188,838 mi 2026-08-24
Imperial Motor Company New Port Richey, FL 34652 $8,995 188,738 mi 2026-08-22

What would this 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport TJ cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$123
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $690 down
Amount financed
$6,210
Total interest
$1,170

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1J4FY19S0VP486685
Trim
Sport TJ
Engine
4.0L · V6
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
0
Made by
FCA US LLC
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
16
MPG
City
15
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
$2,910 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Jeep Wrangler likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $14,550
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $28,350

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Jeep Wrangler has 7 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.

7 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 06E022000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
    NHTSA campaign 06E026000
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND…
    NHTSA campaign 06E011000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 29, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 1997 Jeep Wrangler over the last 6 months — the market softened $44 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $8,995
April 2026 $7,944
May 2026 $8,747
June 2026 $8,450
July 2026 $8,745
August 2026 $8,951

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2006 139 $13,950 100% 102,980 mi
2005 125 $12,693 91% 108,438 mi
2004 130 $11,987 86% 120,437 mi
2003 74 $11,995 86% 120,715 mi
2002 67 $11,000 79% 131,413 mi
2001 49 $8,995 64% 132,509 mi
2000 56 $9,900 71% 129,176 mi
1999 48 $10,244 73% 130,613 mi

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